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Substantial Early 19th Century Pennsylvania Primitive Large Copper Kitchen Pot
$730
£556.97
€634.07
CA$1,026.02
A$1,127.85
CHF 592.12
MX$13,410.94
NOK 7,604.11
SEK 6,926.52
DKK 4,737.51
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Substantial Early 19th Century Pennsylvania Primitive Large Copper Kitchen Pot
An exceptional example of early American craftsmanship, this large 19th-century Pennsylvania primitive copper kitchen pot reflects the artistry and practicality of early domestic life. Hand-forged in copper with its original tinned interior, this substantial vessel speaks to a time when every household item was crafted for both function and endurance.
The pot displays visible hand-wrought seams, irregular forge lines, and solid copper rivets that secure its sturdy handle, evidence of individual craftsmanship rather than industrial production. Particularly striking is the heart-shaped copper plate where the handle joins the body, both decorative and structural, and a fine example of early utilitarian design ingenuity. The handle itself bears a hand-engraved inscription, reading “J. X. G.N.”, a personal mark that connects this object directly to its maker or original owner.
The surface of the copper retains the soft marbled texture of hand-hammered metal, now mellowed to a rich, warm patina through ages of use and oxidation. The tin lining, as was customary in the early 1800s, protected food from direct contact with copper while allowing for even heat distribution, one of the key reasons copper cookware was prized by both home cooks and professional chefs alike.
During the early 19th century in Pennsylvania, kitchens were the heart of the home, and copper cookware like this would have been a prized possession. Known for its excellent heat conductivity, copper was the preferred material for large cooking pots, kettles, and cauldrons used in open hearth cooking. The Pennsylvania primitive aesthetic emphasized durability, hand craftsmanship, and the honest beauty of natural materials, qualities abundantly evident in this piece.
A pot of this size and weight would likely have been used for stews, preserves, or communal meals, sustaining families and farmhands through long winters. Each hammer mark tells a story of early American life, a time when even the most practical objects were made with a sense of pride and permanence.
Condition:
Beautiful aged patina, wear consistent with use and age, and visible handmade joinery throughout. Structurally sound and highly decorative, whether for display in a farmhouse kitchen, culinary collection, or museum setting.
- Dimensions:Height: 2.71 in (6.88 cm)Width: 9.11 in (23.13 cm)Depth: 4.24 in (10.75 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (In the Style Of)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Early 19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Patina with lovely oxidation as expected with age.
- Seller Location:Red Lion, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10258247321382
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